Vice-rector Jouni Hirvonen to the Helsinki Innovation Services Board

The composition of the Board of Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd, owned by the University of Helsinki, changed as of 1 September 2023, when Vice-Rector overseeing innovations and infrastructures, Jouni Hirvonen, was appointed as a new member.

Starting from 1 September 2023, the Board of Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd consists of Vice-Rector overseeing innovations and infrastructures, Jouni Hirvonen, Chief Financial Officer Marjo Berglund (Chair of the Board), and Director of Communications and Community Relations, Head of Inno Team, Taina Kyllönen. At the same time, Development Director Ritva Dammert leaves her position.

"A warm thank you to Ritva Dammert for her commitment and investment in the board work of Helsinki Innovation Services. I’m looking forward to continuing the work with a new composition", says Marjo Berglund.

"It is with great excitement to join the board of Helsinki Innovation Services with talented and experienced colleagues", says Jouni Hirvonen, and continues:

"Innovation and entrepreneurship related activities at the University of Helsinki are currently under strong development, and during the autumn we will work on a university-level innovation strategy and roadmap together with the University Board, academic management, and active researchers and students".